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Calcimator

Rewards Optimizer

Compare flat cashback vs a card with higher category earn on part of spend.

Inputs

$

Results

Est. monthly rewards (mix)

$92.80

≈ 6 movie tickets

Flat card monthly$48.00
Annual difference$537.60
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter your Monthly Spend — your typical total card spend per month.
  2. Set your Flat Card % — the baseline cashback or points rate on a flat-rate card.
  3. Enter the Bonus Category % — the elevated rate you earn in selected spend categories (groceries, dining, gas, etc.).
  4. Set Share in Bonus Categories to the percentage of your spend that falls into those bonus buckets.
  5. Compare Est. Monthly Rewards (Mix) against Flat Card Monthly rewards and Annual Difference to decide which card strategy pays more.
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